Tender

GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is conducting a public procurement for the "GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis" project, targeting the specialised chemical products industry. This active tender, initiated through an open procedure, seeks a contract research organisation (CRO) to advance vector control discovery through novel chemical designs for mosquito control. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this tender is relevant to the services procurement category. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 18th August 2025 and a contract period from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027, with an estimated contract value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses interested in contributing to research and experimental development services, particularly those adept in creating specialised chemical products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, may find this contract particularly suitable. The involvement in a project of this scale and nature could foster significant business growth, especially for firms that can offer innovative solutions and expertise in vector control chemical products. The open procurement method allows for wide competition, enabling diverse businesses to participate and collaborate in a high-impact field.

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Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Chemical Analogue Design and Synthesis

Notice Description

IVCC is seeking a CRO to contribute to the delivery of its vector control discovery programme, particularly the advancement of novel active ingredients for mosquito control. The services will generate new chemistries for biological testing. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b381b597-2b35-4025-9b7a-1b2483e48674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4607c-0c01-4e2e-9032-d61a6eeddc8d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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